As a Christian, I feel, deep in my soul, the need to share the good news of Christ with those that haven't experienced the same peace and love I've been blessed with. It is with this desire that I debate about the messages of my books. Do I share a strong message of Christ's faith and love, showing a strong testimony with powerful images and transformed characters? Do I scatter the pages heavily with verse and song praising Jesus Holy name? Or do I write from the viewpoint of a non-Christian, communicating the message of God's word in a way that will provide guidance without making them uncomfortable. Friends have told me that it would be advisable to make them uncomfortable. This will help them grow. But in the case of a book, I don't know how fruitful that seed will be. I consider Jesus' own messages, many of them parables with which God's message was communicated without preaching or judging. Stories from the heart of God's own son that don't talk of a huge transformation, or a falling to your knees redemption, but simple message for simple men.
I wonder of the seeds I plant.
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